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H-1B, immigration and Trump: Why Indian-American voters turned away from Republicans

U.S. midterm results may matter less for India-U.S. ties than for India’s room to manoeuvre in geopolitics

With U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republicans facing a major loss, the results could affect India’s position on the Iran war, Russian oil, the trade deal, immigration and China policy

Voter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms?

Voter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms? BBCElection Day Live: 60% Disapprove Of Trump In Early Exit Poll ForbesUS midterm elections: Americans flag rising costs, healthcare and Trump's immigration policies Telegraph IndiaDemocrats projected to win majority control of US House, US media project ReutersUS midterm elections 2026: Key takeaways from the polls that will decide Trump's fate for next 2 years The Economic Times

Voter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms?

Voter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms? BBCMidterm election live updates: In massive rebuke to Trump, Democrats projected to control Congress | CNN Politics CNNUS midterm elections: Americans flag rising costs, healthcare and Trump's immigration policies Telegraph IndiaElection Day Live: 60% Disapprove Of Trump In Early Exit Poll ForbesDemocrats projected to win majority control of US House, US media project Reuters

Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats ‘on the brink’ of taking control of US House as midterm exit polls show anti-Trump trend

Democrats express confidence in reclaiming the US House as exit polls highlight voter concerns over inflation, Iran war and Trump's immigration policies.

Random Musing | US Midterms 2026: Why neither MAGA nor Democrats are particularly bothered about Indian-A

Random Musing | US Midterms 2026: Why neither MAGA nor Democrats are particularly bothered about Indian-A The Times of IndiaUS midterm election results 2026: Suhas Subramanyam, Pia Dandiya win; Vivek Ramaswamy loses The HinduDesi romance with Trump is fading amid racism and immigration bite The Times of IndiaUS midterm polls: Vivek Ramaswamy loses, at least four Indian-Americans win; more results awaited Scroll.inUS Midterm Elections 2026: Indian origin Suhas Subramanyam re-elected as US Congressman from Virginia The Economic Times

Foreigners’ registration offices in all State Capitals by 2027: MHA

Ministry says the expansion is intended to improve access to immigration and consular services, strengthen regulatory compliance, and support India’s efforts to attract international visitors

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers BBCShabana Mahmood scraps plan for migrant care workers to wait 15 years for settlement - live BBCMany U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul The HinduUK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence ReutersHome Secretary confirms major changes to indefinite leave to remain rules under ‘earned settlement’ reforms Electronic Immigration Network

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers

Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers BBCMany U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul The HinduNewspaper headlines: Mahmood's 'Duty of care' or 'climbdown' and 'The new cold war' BBCUK exempts care workers from plan to impose long delays on immigrants seeking residence ReutersHome Secretary unveils new rules for migrants settling in the UK GOV.UK

Many U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul

Under the scheme, finalised on November 2, social care workers earning at least £25,000 per year, who arrived in the U.K. before May 2025, would be eligible for ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR) after five years

Canada announces new penalties for immigration consultants, unauthorized advisers

New rules allow Canada to fine paid immigration and citizenship representatives for unauthorized services and knowingly assisting with false information.

Anthropic warns Trump administration could target company employees' visas amid AI policy dispute

Anthropic warned that its public advocacy on AI safety and regulation could expose employees to targeted immigration or visa measures.

Flavio Bolsonaro has not fled Brazil via Argentina, authorities say as Senator battles travel ban

Reports claimed Flavio Bolsonaro fled Brazil for Argentina to evade a travel ban, but Argentine authorities denied his entry, citing no immigration records.

Ilhan Omar's appearance with podcaster Hasan Piker in Minneapolis criticized by Jewish groups: ‘Silence is a choice’

Ilhan Omar’s rally with Hasan Piker sparks Democratic backlash over his alleged antisemitic remarks, as Omar faces scrutiny amid a federal immigration probe.

U.K. PM Burnham backs principle of ‘earned settlement’ in immigration rules

An increase in the baseline qualifying period for settlement, from 5 of 15 years had been proposed by U.K. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood as part of a draft “earned settlement” immigration overhaul last year, during the Keir Starmer administration

Infosys discloses DOJ investigation into H-1B visa filings, says potential impact remains uncertain

Infosys says it is discussing an ongoing U.S. Department of Justice investigation into how some H-1B visa holders were classified in immigration documents.

First encounter with law at age 15, absconding since 2020: meet Himanshu, finally nabbed in US

Indian authorities confirmed that alleged gangster Himanshu Bhau, wanted in 20 criminal cases including multiple murders, was taken into custody by U.S. law enforcement in Nevada. The detention follows a coordinated effort between Indian police, Interpol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his whereabouts were traced to Las Vegas.

Mamdani Says New York Will Investigate ICE Shooting in the City

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that the city would investigate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement shooting that left a man wounded on Thursday.

Centre weighs stronger safeguards for hub-and-spoke flight operations

Boarding pass improvements are among the measures being considered following the immigration lapse at Delhi airport

ICE arrests Indian truck driver

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Indian national Simranpal Singh at a Pennsylvania weigh station on September 4 after discovering he held a New York‑issued commercial driver’s licence and an outstanding federal wire‑fraud warrant. He will remain in ICE custody pending transfer to the U.S. Marshals Service and subsequent removal proceedings.